Newland EM3296 User guide

SCANNING MADE SIMPLE

EM3296

OEM scan engine

user guide

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Revision History

Version

Description

Date

V1.0.0

Initial release.

April 25, 2016

V1.0.1

1. Added the Specify Decoding Area (Top, Bottom, Left, Right)

feature in Chapter 4.

2. Added Chapter 10 Batch Programming.

Note: You must have firmware version V1.00.066 or later to use the

new features above.

September 9, 2016

V1.0.2

1. Changed the range of Decode Session Timeout to 100ms -

3,600,000ms.

2. Added the EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code

Required, EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code

Required, Code 32 (Italian Pharma Code), Code 32 Prefix,

Transmit Code 32 Check Character and Transmit Code 32

Start/Stop Character features in Chapter 8.

Note: You must have firmware version V1.00.083 or later to use the

new features above.

February 22, 2017

V1.0.3

1. Added the Reset Timeout On/ Off features in Chapter 3.

2. Added the JAN Code for Magazines/ Books, Enable/Disable

PDF417 ECI Output, Enable/Disable QR ECI Output,

Enable/Disable Data Matrix ECI Output and Enable/Disable

Chinese Sensible Code ECI Output features in Chapter 8.

Note: Firmware version V1.00.106 or later is required for the new

features above.

November 30, 2017

V1.0.4

Changed the default communication interface to TTL-232.

December 12, 2017

Table Of Contents

Revision History ............................................................................................................................................ -3-

Chapter 1 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1

About This Guide .................................................................................................................................. 1

Connecting EVK to PC .......................................................................................................................... 1

Barcode Scanning ................................................................................................................................. 2

Barcode Programming .......................................................................................................................... 2

Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................... 3

Custom Defaults ................................................................................................................................... 3

Inquire Product Information ................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 4

Power-Saving Mode .............................................................................................................................. 4

TTL-232 Interface ................................................................................................................................. 5

Baud Rate ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Parity Check ................................................................................................................................... 7

Data Bit .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Data Bit & Parity Check .................................................................................................................. 8

Stop Bit .......................................................................................................................................... 8

USB Interface (Optional) ....................................................................................................................... 9

USB Enumeration .......................................................................................................................... 9

USB HID-KBW ............................................................................................................................... 9

Polling Rate .......................................................................................................................... 10

USB Country Keyboard Types .............................................................................................. 11

Beep on Unknown Character ................................................................................................ 13

Inter-Keystroke Delay ........................................................................................................... 13

Convert Case ........................................................................................................................ 14

Emulate ALT+Keypad ........................................................................................................... 15

Function Key Mapping .......................................................................................................... 16

Emulate Numeric Keypad ..................................................................................................... 17

Code Page ............................................................................................................................ 17

USB COM Port Emulation ............................................................................................................ 18

USB HID-POS .............................................................................................................................. 18

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 18

Access the Engine with Your Program .................................................................................. 19

Acquire Scanned Data .......................................................................................................... 19

Send Data to the Engine ....................................................................................................... 19

VID/PID ........................................................................................................................................ 20

Chapter 3 Scan Mode .................................................................................................................................... 21

Batch Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Trigger Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Decode Session Timeout ............................................................................................................. 22

Level Trigger/Pulse Trigger .......................................................................................................... 23

Auto Sleep ................................................................................................................................... 23

Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) ............................................................................... 24

Sense Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 25

Decode Session Timeout ............................................................................................................. 25

Image Stabilization Timeout ......................................................................................................... 26

Timeout between Decodes .......................................................................................................... 26

Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) ............................................................................... 27

Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Continuous Mode ................................................................................................................................ 29

Decode Session Timeout ............................................................................................................. 29

Timeout between Decodes .......................................................................................................... 29

Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) ............................................................................... 30

Chapter 4 Scanning Preferences ................................................................................................................. 31

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Decode Area ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Whole Area Decoding .................................................................................................................. 31

Specific Area Decoding ................................................................................................................ 31

Specify Decoding Area ......................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 5 Illumination & Aiming .................................................................................................................. 34

Illumination .......................................................................................................................................... 34

Aiming ................................................................................................................................................. 35

Chapter 6 Beep & LED Notifications ............................................................................................................ 36

Startup Beep ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Good Read Beep for Non-programming Barcode ............................................................................... 36

Beep Type .................................................................................................................................... 37

Beep Volume ............................................................................................................................... 37

Beep on Unknown Character .............................................................................................................. 38

Good Read Beep for Programming Barcode ...................................................................................... 38

Good Read LED.................................................................................................................................. 38

Transmit NGR Message ..................................................................................................................... 39

Edit NGR Message ...................................................................................................................... 39

Chapter 7 Prefix & Suffix .............................................................................................................................. 40

Global Settings ................................................................................................................................... 41

Enable/Disable All Prefix/Suffix .................................................................................................... 41

Prefix Sequences ......................................................................................................................... 41

Custom Prefix ..................................................................................................................................... 42

Enable/Disable Custom Prefix ..................................................................................................... 42

Set Custom Prefix ........................................................................................................................ 42

AIM ID Prefix ....................................................................................................................................... 43

Code ID Prefix .................................................................................................................................... 43

Restore All Default Code IDs ....................................................................................................... 43

Modify Code ID ............................................................................................................................ 44

Custom Suffix ..................................................................................................................................... 47

Enable/Disable Custom Suffix ...................................................................................................... 47

Set Custom Suffix ........................................................................................................................ 47

Terminating Character Suffix .............................................................................................................. 48

Enable/Disable Terminating Character Suffix .............................................................................. 48

Set Terminating Character Suffix ................................................................................................. 49

Chapter 8 Symbologies ................................................................................................................................ 50

Global Settings ................................................................................................................................... 50

Enable/Disable All Symbologies .................................................................................................. 50

Enable/Disable 1D Symbologies .................................................................................................. 50

Enable/Disable 2D Symbologies .................................................................................................. 50

Video Reverse ............................................................................................................................. 51

1D Symbologies .................................................................................................................................. 52

Code 128 ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 52

Enable/Disable Code 128 ..................................................................................................... 52

Set Length Range for Code 128 ........................................................................................... 52

GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) ............................................................................................................ 53

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 53

Enable/Disable GS1-128 ...................................................................................................... 53

Set Length Range for GS1-128 ............................................................................................ 53

AIM-128 ....................................................................................................................................... 54

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 54

Enable/Disable AIM-128 ....................................................................................................... 54

Set Length Range for AIM-128 ............................................................................................. 54

EAN-8 .......................................................................................................................................... 55

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 55

Enable/Disable EAN-8 .......................................................................................................... 55

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 55

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 56

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 57

EAN-8 Extension................................................................................................................... 57

EAN-13 ........................................................................................................................................ 58

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 58

Enable/Disable EAN-13 ........................................................................................................ 58

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 58

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 59

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 59

EAN-13 Beginning with 290 Add-On Code Required ............................................................ 60

EAN-13 Beginning with 378/379 Add-On Code Required ..................................................... 60

EAN-13 Beginning with 414/419 Add-On Code Required ..................................................... 61

EAN-13 Beginning with 434/439 Add-On Code Required ..................................................... 61

EAN-13 Beginning with 977 Add-On Code Required ............................................................ 62

EAN-13 Beginning with 978 Add-On Code Required ............................................................ 62

EAN-13 Beginning with 979 Add-On Code Required ............................................................ 63

ISSN ............................................................................................................................................. 64

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 64

Enable/Disable ISSN ............................................................................................................ 64

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 65

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 65

ISBN ............................................................................................................................................. 66

Restore Factory Default ........................................................................................................ 66

Enable/Disable ISBN ............................................................................................................ 66

Set ISBN Format ................................................................................................................... 66

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 67

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 67

UPC-E .......................................................................................................................................... 68

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 68

Enable/Disable UPC-E .......................................................................................................... 68

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 68

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 69

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 69

Transmit System Character “0” ............................................................................................. 70

UPC-E Extension .................................................................................................................. 70

UPC-A .......................................................................................................................................... 71

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 71

Enable/Disable UPC-A .......................................................................................................... 71

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 71

Add-On Code ........................................................................................................................ 72

Add-On Code Required ........................................................................................................ 72

Transmit Preamble Character ............................................................................................... 73

Interleaved 2 of 5 ......................................................................................................................... 74

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 74

Enable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 ......................................................................................... 74

Set Length Range for Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................... 74

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 75

ITF-14 .......................................................................................................................................... 76

ITF-6 ............................................................................................................................................ 77

Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................................. 78

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 78

Enable/Disable Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................................................. 78

Set Length Range for Matrix 2 of 5 ....................................................................................... 78

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 79

Industrial 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................................ 80

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 80

Enable/Disable Industrial 2 of 5 ............................................................................................ 80

Set Length Range for Industrial 2 of 5 .................................................................................. 80

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 81

Standard 2 of 5（IATA 2 of 5） ................................................................................................... 82

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 82

Enable/Disable Standard 25 ................................................................................................. 82

Set Length Range for Standard 25 ....................................................................................... 82

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 83

Code 39 ....................................................................................................................................... 84

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 84

Enable/Disable Code 39 ....................................................................................................... 84

Transmit Start/Stop Character .............................................................................................. 84

Set Length Range for Code 39 ............................................................................................. 85

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 85

Enable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCII ...................................................................................... 85

Enable/Disable Code 32 ....................................................................................................... 86

Code 32 Prefix ...................................................................................................................... 86

Transmit Code 32 Check Character ...................................................................................... 87

Transmit Code 32 Start/Stop Character ................................................................................ 87

Codabar ....................................................................................................................................... 88

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 88

Enable/Disable Codabar ....................................................................................................... 88

Set Length Range for Codabar ............................................................................................. 88

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 89

Transmit Start/Stop Character .............................................................................................. 89

Start/Stop Character Format ................................................................................................. 90

Code 93 ....................................................................................................................................... 91

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 91

Enable/Disable Code 93 ....................................................................................................... 91

Set Length Range for Code 93 ............................................................................................. 91

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 92

GS1-Databar (RSS) ..................................................................................................................... 93

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 93

Enable/Disable GS1 Databar ................................................................................................ 93

Transmit Application Identifier “01” ....................................................................................... 93

Code 11 ....................................................................................................................................... 94

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 94

Enable/Disable Code 11 ....................................................................................................... 94

Set Length Range for Code 11 ............................................................................................. 94

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 95

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 95

Plessey ........................................................................................................................................ 96

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 96

Enable/Disable Plessey ........................................................................................................ 96

Set Length Range for Plessey .............................................................................................. 96

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 97

MSI-Plessey ................................................................................................................................. 98

Restore Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 98

Enable/Disable MSI-Plessey ................................................................................................. 98

Set Length Range for MSI-Plessey ....................................................................................... 98

Transmit Check Character .................................................................................................... 99

Check Character Verification ................................................................................................ 99

JAN ............................................................................................................................................ 100

JAN Code for Magazines .................................................................................................... 100

JAN Code for Books ........................................................................................................... 101

2D Symbologies ................................................................................................................................ 102

PDF 417 ..................................................................................................................................... 102

Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 102

Enable/Disable PDF 417 ..................................................................................................... 102

Set Length Range for PDF 417 ........................................................................................... 102

PDF 417 Twin Code ............................................................................................................ 103

Character Encoding ............................................................................................................ 103

Enable/Disable PDF417 ECI Output ................................................................................... 104

QR Code .................................................................................................................................... 105

Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 105

Enable/Disable QR Code .................................................................................................... 105

Set Length Range for QR Code .......................................................................................... 105

Micro QR ............................................................................................................................. 105

QR Twin Code .................................................................................................................... 106

Character Encoding ............................................................................................................ 106

Enable/Disable QR ECI Output ........................................................................................... 107

Data Matrix ................................................................................................................................. 108

Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 108

Enable/Disable Data Matrix ................................................................................................ 108

Set Length Range for Data Matrix....................................................................................... 108

Rectangular Barcode .......................................................................................................... 109

Mirror Image ....................................................................................................................... 109

Data Matrix Twin Code ....................................................................................................... 110

Character Encoding ............................................................................................................ 110

Enable/Disable Data Matrix ECI Output .............................................................................. 111

Chinese Sensible Code .............................................................................................................. 112

Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................... 112

Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code ............................................................................. 112

Set Length Range for Chinese Sensible Code ................................................................... 112

Enable/Disable Chinese Sensible Code ECI Output ........................................................... 113

Chapter 9 Image Control ............................................................................................................................. 114

Image Flipping .................................................................................................................................. 114

Flip ............................................................................................................................................. 115

Flip Vertically .............................................................................................................................. 115

Flip Horizontally ......................................................................................................................... 115

Chapter 10 Batch Programming ................................................................................................................. 116

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 116

Create a Batch Command ................................................................................................................ 117

Create a Batch Barcode .................................................................................................................... 118

Use Batch Barcode ........................................................................................................................... 119

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 120

FAQ .................................................................................................................................................. 120

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................... 122

Appendix 1: Factory Defaults Table .................................................................................................. 122

Appendix 2: AIM ID Table ................................................................................................................. 131

Appendix 3: Code ID Table ............................................................................................................... 133

Appendix 4: ASCII Table ................................................................................................................... 134

Appendix 5: Parameter Programming Examples .............................................................................. 138

a. Program the Decode Session Timeout .................................................................................. 138

b. Program the Time Period from Idle to Sleep .......................................................................... 138

c. Program the Image Stabilization Timeout .............................................................................. 138

d. Program the Timeout between Decodes (Same Barcode) ..................................................... 139

e. Program the Threshold Value of Illumination Change ............................................................ 139

f. Program the Timeout between Decodes ................................................................................. 139

g. Program the Decoding Area ................................................................................................... 140

h. Program the Custom Prefix/Suffix .......................................................................................... 140

i. Program the Terminating Character Suffix .............................................................................. 141

j. Program the Code ID .............................................................................................................. 141

k. Program the NGR Message ................................................................................................... 141

l. Program the Code Page .......................................................................................................... 142

m. Program the Length Range (Maximum/Minimum Lengths) for a Symbology ........................ 142

n. Program the Custom Inter-keystroke Delay ........................................................................... 143

o. Program the engine to get proper output for Russian encoded with Windows 1251 .............. 143

p. Program the engine to get proper output for Russian encoded with UTF-8 ........................... 143

Appendix 6: Digit Barcodes ............................................................................................................... 144

Appendix 7: Save/Cancel Barcodes .................................................................................................. 146

Appendix 8: ASCII Function Key Mapping Table .............................................................................. 147

Appendix 9: Code Pages List ............................................................................................................ 149

1

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

The NLS-EM3296 OEM scan engines (hereinafter referred to as “the EM3296” or “the engine”), armed

with the Newland patented , a computerized image recognition system, bring about a new era of

2D barcode scan engines.

The EM3296s’ 2D barcode decoder chip ingeniously blends technology and advanced chip

design & manufacturing, which significantly simplifies application design and delivers superior

performance and solid reliability with low power consumption.

The EM3296s support all mainstream 1D and standard 2D barcode symbologies (e.g., PDF417, QR

Code M1/M2/Micro and Data Matrix) as well as GS1-DataBar

TM

(RSS) (Limited/Stacked/Expanded

versions). It can read barcodes on virtually any medium - paper, plastic card, mobile phones and LCD

displays.

This compact, lightweight engine fits easily into even the most space-constrained equipment such as

data collectors, meter readers, ticket validators and PDAs.

About This Guide

This guide provides programming instructions for the EM3296. Users can configure the EM3296 by

scanning the programming barcodes included in this manual.

The EM3296 has been properly configured for most applications and can be put into use without further

configuration. Users may check the Factory Defaults Table in Appendix for reference. Throughout the

manual, asterisks (**) indicate factory default values.

Connecting EVK to PC

The EVK tool is provided to assist users in application development for the EM3296. You can connect the

EVK to PC via a USB connection or an RS-232 connection. In case of USB connection, a driver is

required if PC wants to communicate with EM3296 and receive decoded data through virtual serial port.

2

Barcode Scanning

Powered by area-imaging technology and Newland patented technology, the EM3296 features

fast scanning and accurate decoding. Barcodes rotated at any angle can still be read with ease. When

scanning a barcode, simply center the aiming beam or pattern projected by the EM3296 over the

barcode.

Barcode Programming

Scanning the Enter Setup barcode can enable the engine to enter the setup mode. Then you can scan a

number of programming barcodes to configure your engine. To exit the setup mode, scan the Exit Setup

barcode.

If the engine has exited the setup mode, only some special programming barcodes, such as the Enter

Setup barcode and Restore All Factory Defaults barcode, can be read.

Enter Setup

** Exit Setup

Programming barcode data can be transmitted to the Host. Scan the appropriate barcode below to

enable or disable the transmission of programming barcode data (i.e. the characters under programming

barcode) to the Host.

Restarting the engine will automatically disable the transmisison of programming barcode data to the

Host.

Transmit Programming Barcode Data

** Do Not Transmit Programming Barcode Data

3

Factory Defaults

Scanning the following barcode can restore the engine to the factory defaults. See Appendix 1: Factory

Defaults Table for more information.

Note: Use this feature with discretion.

Restore All Factory Defaults

Custom Defaults

Custom defaults make it possible to save the frequently-used settings on the engine.

Scanning the Save as Custom Defaults barcode can save the current settings as custom defaults. Once

custom default settings are stored, they can be recovered at any time by scanning the Restore All

Custom Defaults barcode.

Custom defaults are stored in the non-volatile memory. Restoring the engine to the factory defaults will

not remove the custom defaults from the engine.

Save as Custom Defaults

Restore All Custom Defaults

Inquire Product Information

You can scan the barcode below to inquire the engine information (such as firmware version, model

number, serial number, manufacture date). The result will be sent to the Host.

Inquire Product Information

Enter Setup

** Exit Setup 4

Chapter 2 Communication Interfaces

The EM3296 provides a TTL-232 interface and a USB interface (optional) to communicate with the host

device. The host device can receive scanned data and send commands to control the engine or to

access/alter the configuration information of the engine via the interface.

Power-Saving Mode

By default, the engine adopts the Normal Mode which supports both TTL-232 and USB. The

Power-Saving Mode is designed to conserve power. However, you can only use TTL-232 communication

in the Power-Saving Mode.

** Normal Mode

(TTL-232 & USB supported)

Power-Saving Mode

(TTL-232 supported)

Enter Setup

5 ** Exit Setup

TTL-232 Interface

Serial communication interface is usually used when connecting the engine to a host device (like PC,

POS). However, to ensure smooth communication and accuracy of data, you need to set communication

parameters (including baud rate, parity check, data bit and stop bit) to match the host device.

The serial communication interface provided by the engine is based on TTL-level signals. TTL-232 can

be used for most application architectures. For those requiring RS-232, an external conversion circuit is

needed. The conversion circuit is available only to some models.

** Serial Communication

Default serial communication parameters are listed below. Make sure all parameters match the host

requirements.

Parameter

Factory Default

Serial Communication

Standard TTL-232

Baud Rate

9600

Parity Check

None

Data Bits

8

Stop Bits

1

Hardware Flow Control

None

Enter Setup

** Exit Setup 6

Baud Rate

Baud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. Set the baud rate to match the Host

requirements.

** 9600

1200

19200

2400

38400

4800

57600

14400

115200

Enter Setup

7 ** Exit Setup

Parity Check

When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity. The None

option will be regarded as Even Parity in this case.

** None

Even Parity

Odd Parity

Data Bit

When the number of data bits is set to 7, you can only select either Even Parity or Odd Parity.

7 Data Bits

** 8 Data Bits

Enter Setup

** Exit Setup 8

Data Bit & Parity Check

7 Data Bits/Even Parity

7 Data Bits/Odd Parity

** 8 Data Bits/ No Parity

8 Data Bits/Even Parity

8 Data Bits/Odd Parity

Stop Bit

** 1 Stop Bit

2 Stop Bits

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